Black Capped Chickadee, Meadow Buttercup ~ "Fearless Wonders" ~ "Songbirds & Friends" ~ Watercolor
From the Collection Songbirds & Friends
For such a tiny thing, a Black-Capped Chickadee has no fear at all. It will land on your hand for a seed, scold a hawk twice its size, and stay through the hardest winter when bigger birds give up and leave. That little jet-black cap and white cheeks belong to one of the boldest hearts in the woods, and I wanted this piece to feel like that -- small, bright, completely unafraid.
I set it among meadow buttercup, the cheerful yellow that turns up everywhere in early summer, a happy match for a bird that always seems glad to see you. I painted it wet-on-wet, in layers, with no drawing first, keeping the strokes quick and light so the chickadee feels as restless and alive as it is in life.
An original watercolor on paper, one of a kind. 'Fearless Wonders' -- proof that the smallest birds often carry the biggest spirit.
Materials: Each watercolor original is unique, the only one of its kind. Created on 300lb Arches Watercolor Paper with Japanese Sumi-é watercolor paint designed to last a lifetime.
Framing: Each piece is elegantly presented with light grey matting in a handmade wooden frame with a grey-washed finish. UV plexiglass and archival materials ensure long-lasting preservation. Crafted with care, our frames are 1.5" deep and handcrafted from solid wood by our trusted local framer.
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My Process
The Brushes
High-quality squirrel hair watercolor brushes allow for fluid washes and intricate details, essential to my process.
The Paint
Vibrant Gansai Tambi Japanese watercolors bring my avian portraits to life with their luminous, expressive hues.
The Technique
I fuse classical precision with the spontaneity of sumi-é to craft portraits that vibrate with life.